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National 4-H Council | 2009 Annual Report
Facing Forward
hat happens in this
moment establishes our
future. At 4-H, where youth
are the leaders, this truth is
always top of mind.
The world can present big challenges,
but 4-H believes the ability to generate positive change is a core strength of
youth—one that can be nourished with
the right resources. Intrigued by robotics
or renewable energy? We’ll recruit and
train the volunteers to help expand these
programs so more can get involved. Have
The world can
present big
challenges, but 4-H
believes the ability
to generate positive
change is a core
strength of youth—
one that can be
nourished with the
right resources.
an idea to help your hometown? We have
a group that will help make it a reality. Part
of the digital community? 4-H is there too,
with positive ways for everyone to share
and create new ideas for a better future.
At the same time, our past continues to
serve us well—the 4-H philosophy of learning by doing and leading by example has
proved to have a positive impact on young
people, their families, and their communities. 4-H’ers learn how to replace fear with
knowledge, frustration with
innovation, and isolation with community.
Economic pressures worldwide can’t
stop the kind of momentum generated by
the young people in 4-H. We don’t need to
slow down or scale back. We just need to
follow their lead.
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The Impact of Individuals Adds Up
In many
ways, tough
times are a
mirror—and
we all have
a chance
to see what
we’re made
of. At 4-H,
we like what
we see.
T
hey say that tough times reveal
system—and the critical work that 4-H is
true character. Over the past
doing to attract a new generation of thinkers
year, our entire nation struggled
and innovators to the field.
to cope with a new economic re-
Our financial performance continued
ality, and 4-H was certainly not immune to its
to be strong—thanks to amazing commit-
effects. But we are happy to say that despite
ment from our partners and sponsors, the
these challenges, we continue to serve our
strategic guidance and financial support of
communities in powerful ways.
Council’s National Board of Trustees, and
Of course, 4-H has always had a positive
influence on our nation’s economic fortunes
by preparing generations of productive
outstanding work from the team at National
4-H Council.
As an example, National 4-H Youth
workers, citizens, and leaders. We have
Conference Center celebrated its golden
remained focused on our bold goal of
anniversary with an exceptionally strong
reaching one million new young people
year. Now, 50 years after President Dwight D.
by 2013 with science, engineering, and
Eisenhower presided over opening cer-
technology programs. To advance that goal,
emonies, Center is one of the largest non-
in October 2008 we launched the first ever
academic youth education and conference
4-H National Youth Science Day™, on which
facilities in the United States and continues
4-H’ers around the country displayed the
to be the national home for 4-H, hosting an-
kind of passion for science exploration that
nual 4-H conferences and year-round train-
has helped keep America competitive for
ing programs for youth, volunteer leaders,
the past 100 years.
and professional staff.
The special role that 4-H plays in work-
In many ways, tough times are a mirror—
force development also has global impact.
and we all have a chance to see what we’re
We were honored that Dr. Rajiv Shah, the
made of. At 4-H, we like what we see.
first Chief Scientist at the U.S. Department
of Agriculture, chose 4-H’s Generation: Ag
summit in St. Louis to deliver his first public
remarks after taking office. Dr. Shah spoke
about the importance of science to the
future of the world’s food and agricultural
Floyd, Borel
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Donald T. Floyd, Jr.
James
J
C.
C Borel
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President and CEO
Chair
National 4-H Council
National 4-H Council Board of Trustees
Board of Directors
Chair
James C. Borel*
Executive Vice President
DuPont Company
Vice Chair
E. Kent Baker*
Treasurer
F.A. (Andy) Lowrey*
President and CEO
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
President, CEO and
Assistant Secretary
Donald T. Floyd, Jr.
National 4-H Council
Secretary
Edward J. Beckwith, Esq.*
Baker & Hostetler, LLP
Stephen D. Barr
Chairman
Osborn & Barr
Lily H. Bentas*
Chairman of the Board
Cumberland Farms, Inc.
Carl M. Casale
Chief Financial Officer
Monsanto
Dr. Clyde E. Chesney*+
Administrator, Cooperative
Extension
Tennessee State University
Douglas R. Coffey
Chief of Staff
BAE Systems, Inc.
Dr. Thomas G. Coon*
Director, MSU Extension
Michigan State University
Carol A. (John) Davidson
Senior Vice President
Controller and Chief
Accounting Officer
Tyco International
Joseph B. Dzialo*
President
Lee Jeans
Jeremy P. Embalabala
Youth Trustee
University of Illinois
Dr. Robert H. “Doc”
Foglesong+
President, CEO and Founder
Appalachian Leadership and
Education Foundation
Dr. Linda K. Fox
Associate Dean, Extension
Washington State University
College of Agricultural,
Human and Natural
Resources (CAHNRS)
E. Gordon Gee
President
The Ohio State University
Daniel Glickman
Chairman and CEO
Motion Picture Association of
America
Lynn O. Henderson*
President
Henderson Communications,
LLC
April Johnson
Youth Trustee
Texas A&M
Clarence Kelley
Executive Vice President
Director of Planning and
Allocation
J.C. Penney, Inc.
Whitney Kupferer
Youth Trustee
University of Alabama
Victoria LeBlanc*
Youth Trustee
Student, University of
Louisiana at Lafayette
Alison Lewis
President and General
Manager of Odwalla
Beverages
Coca-Cola North America
Dr. Mark McCann+
Director, Virginia
Cooperative Extension
Virginia Tech
Robert W. Owens
Senior Vice President,
Marketing
Sunoco, Inc.
Dr. Roger A. Rennekamp
Professor, Department Head
and State 4-H Program
Leader
Oregon State University
Chair
James C. Borel
Dr. Roger C. “Bo” Ryles,
Jr. +
State 4-H Leader/Director
of 4-H
University of Georgia
Orion C. Samuelson
Vice President
WGN Radio
Dr. Janice A. Seitz
Associate Dean for
Extension and Outreach
Director of Extension
University of Delaware
Vice Chair
E. Kent Baker
Dr. W. Gaines Smith
Extension Director
Alabama Cooperative
Extension System
Auburn University
Anthony A. Tansimore*
Executive Vice President
DHR International
USDA/NIFA Liaison
Dr. Daniel E. Kugler
Interim Deputy
Administrator for
Families, 4-H, and
Nutrition
U.S. Department of
Agriculture, National
Institute of Food and
Agriculture
*
+
Treasurer
F.A. (Andy) Lowrey
President, CEO, and
Assistant Secretary
Donald T. Floyd, Jr.
Executive Committee
Member
Special thanks to those
trustees whose terms
expired or who retired/
resigned in 2009.
Secretary
Edward J. Beckwith, Esq.
Stephen D. Barr
Dr. Thomas G. Coon
Dr. Linda K. Fox
Clarence Kelley
Robert W. Owens
Dr. W. Gaines Smith
Lily H. Bentas
Carol A. (John) Davidson
E. Gordon Gee
Whitney Kupferer
Dr. Roger A. Rennekamp
Anthony A. Tansimore
Carl M. Casale
Joseph B. Dzialo
Daniel Glickman
Victoria LeBlanc
Dr. Roger C. “Bo” Ryles, Jr.
Dr. Daniel E. Kugler
Dr. Clyde E. Chesney
Jeremy P. Embalabala
Lynn O. Henderson
Alison Lewis
Orion C. Samuelson
Douglas R. Coffey
Dr. Robert H. “Doc”
Foglesong
April Johnson
Dr. Mark McCann
Dr. Janice A. Seitz
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Spotlighting
Our Success
50 Golden Years at 4-H National Youth Conference Center
O
n June 16, 1959, President Dwight
D. Eisenhower presided over
the opening ceremonies for
National 4-H Youth Conference Center.
Fifty years later, Center continues to be the
national home for 4-H, hosting National 4-H
Conference every spring, as well as training
programs for youth, volunteer leaders, and
professional staff all year long.
During the anniversary party held at
Center, 4-H youth joined leaders from
Council, National 4-H Headquarters, and
USDA to blow out the five candles on the
birthday cake—each representing a decade
of Center’s existence and thousands of
unforgettable experiences.
National 4-H Youth Conference Center
hosts more than 30,000 youth each year
while they tour the city’s historic landmarks,
attend conferences and leadership
programs, and experience the best of our
nation’s capital.
But perhaps most importantly, the many
youth, volunteer leaders, and professional
staff who have come to National 4-H
Conference Center over the years have
always left with something to inspire
them—some new point of view, some new
idea to take home. That’s the ingredient that
has kept the experience of Center fresh and
exciting for every one of its 50 years.
“I like 4-H’ers.
They are leaders.
They are agents
for bringing
to everybody
everywhere new
knowledge, new
information, and
certainly new
inspiration.”
— President Dwight D. Eisenhower,
remarks at the opening of Center,
June 16, 1959
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New Ag Science Pathways for a New Generation
T
oday’s shortage of students seeking
From Left: Donald T. Floyd, Jr., National 4-H
Council; James C. Borel, Dupont; Carl M. Casale,
Monsanto; E. Gordon Gee, The Ohio State University; and Jeremy Embalabala, TechOctane
degrees in the agricultural sciences
has created a workforce dilemma
that could impact our nation’s global competitiveness. The solution? Innovative 4-H
out-of-school programming that engages
youth in the sciences earlier—and which
has been shown to motivate them to pursue
a career in the sciences later as adults.
In partnership with scientists and
educators from land-grant universities and
Science is critical to the future
of America’s food and agriculture
system—and 4-H is critical to
attracting a new generation of
thinkers and innovators.
colleges, 4-H is currently developing a new,
Department of Agriculture attended the
web-based Ag Science learning system
event and delivered his first public remarks
called Project Pathways. Customizable for
since being confirmed. His message:
almost any level and area of interest, the
Science is critical to the future of America’s
system will engage young people in a
food and agriculture system—and 4-H is
variety of leading-edge, hands-on activities
critical to attracting a new generation of
from genetic engineering and agro-robotics
thinkers and innovators to the field.
to sustainable agriculture and product
marketing.
To lay the foundation for this exciting
“I applaud 4-H for its work to develop
the next generation of agriculturally
literate youth who will go on to become our
work, National 4-H Council, Monsanto,
country’s future innovative scientific minds, “
and DuPont gathered more than 150
said Shah.
thought leaders in agriculture and higher
education on June 10 at the Danforth
Plant Science Center in St. Louis for the
Generation: Ag Summit.
Dr. Rajiv Shah, the new Under Secretary
of Research, Education, and Economics
(REE) and Chief Scientist at the U.S.
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Dr. Rajiv Shah, REE Under Secretary and
Chief Scientist, USDA
Roger Beachy, Founding President,
Danforth Center; Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
(as of October 1, 2009)
Sparking a Passion for Science
I
t created a chain reaction, inspiring ideas
and innovation from Washington, DC, to
California. The first annual 4-H National
Youth Science Day™ energized young scientists all across the nation with a hands-on
experiment dubbed Helpful Hydrogels.
In its first year,
4-H National
Youth Science
Day
y™ reached an
audience of more
than 50 million.
The experiment, developed with expertise from Ohio State University Extension and
Ohio 4-H, allowed youth to test the properties
of water-absorbing hydrogels, long chains
of molecules used in erosion control and soil
management.
Locally, young scientists shared what they
learned about water conservation with family
members, friends, and classmates. Key leaders
like Congressman Jim Moran of Virginia and
Congressman Dennis Cardoza of California
participated in events with youth in their communities. And 4-H’ers in every state demonstrated the experiment for major television networks, newspapers, and websites—overall, the
first 4-H National Youth Science Day™ reached an
audience of more than 50 million.
The catalyst for 4-H National Youth Science
Day™ was the successful launch of 4-H’s One
Million New Scientists. One Million New Ideas™
PSA campaign in June 2008. The campaign promotes 4-H’s bold goal of engaging one million
new youth in the sciences by 2012—in order
to address the nation’s workforce shortages in
science, engineering, and technology. To date,
the PSA campaign has generated millions of
dollars worth of donated advertising space all
around the country.
So, how do you follow this success? With the
2009 National Science Experiment–Biofuel Blast.
4-H National Science Experime
Expanded Student Vers
Developed in partnership with the University
of Wisconsin Extension and Wisconsin 4-H, the
2009 experiment focuses youth learning and
discovery on another of today’s critical global
challenges: renewable energy.
Helpful
HYDROGELS
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Formula for Success:
Just Add 4-H2O
Youth
developed
a vodcast
documenting
what they
learned
about water
management
from Toyota
environmental
engineers.
S
cience, health, community service:
It all flows together with 4-H2O.
Through a shared interest in pro-
tecting the environment, the Toyota USA
Foundation and The Coca-Cola Foundation came together to fund the expansion
of 4-H’s landmark youth water quality and
conservation program—currently being
implemented in 10 states and more than 60
local communities in 2009.
From beach cleanup to water-quality
testing, 4-H2O Community Projects unite
zation like 4-H, which is making a difference
young people and community leaders to
in local communities by engaging young
identify conservation needs and discuss so-
people and focusing on conserving one of
lutions for their communities. Toyota’s con-
our planet’s most valuable resources, water.”
tinued support advanced 4-H2O Commu-
To share experiences and ideas, young
nity Projects into Texas this year—joining
participants turn to the 4-H2Online website,
California, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi,
the interactive hub for the nation’s 4-H2O
and West Virginia—to engage more than
program. A recent visit, for example, showed
4,000 total program participants.
4-H’ers in Kentucky collaborating with Mon-
4-H2O: Replenish programs demonstrate
effective water-saving techniques, such
documenting their trip to the Georgetown
as rain barrels and rain gardens, to com-
Toyota plant. Up for discussion: Water-man-
munity leaders. In 2009, Arizona, Georgia,
agement techniques learned from the plant’s
Oklahoma, and Wisconsin were able to join
environmental engineers. “It is rewarding
this vital water-conservation effort, thanks
for our company to support an organization
to funding from The Coca-Cola Foundation.
like 4-H that has such a tremendous impact
In each state, 4-H teams up with the National
on America’s youth and its future,” said Pat
Water Program, a partnership of USDA and
Pineda, group vice president of philanthropy
land grant colleges and universities, to
at Toyota Motor North America.
achieve the overall goal of reaching 37,000
young people and saving 50 million gallons
of water.
“Water stewardship is a global initiative
for The Coca-Cola Company, and partnering with 4-H will allow us to localize that
initiative and connect with America’s youth
in a meaningful way,” says Ingrid Saunders
Jones, chair of The Coca-Cola Foundation.
“Coca-Cola is proud to work with an organi10
tana State University to develop a vodcast
4-H and FIRST Form One Powerhouse Team
T
eamwork is a big part of engineering innovation—and it
works for youth projects, too.
4-H and FIRST (For Inspiration and
Recognition of Science and Technol-
From Left: Donald T. Floyd Jr., National 4-H Council
and FIRST leaders, Paul R. Gudonis, President; Woodie
Flowers, National Advisor; and Dean L. Kamen, Founder
ogy) proved the point this past year
by teaming up to reach new youth and
vice, helping younger scientists at summer
expand existing 4-H science, engineer-
tech camps, after-school workshops, and
ing, and technology efforts with robotics
newly formed robotics teams.
programs and competition.
“It’s wonderful seeing students develop
these leadership skills,” says Arlene Lantz,
While building a better robot is
the primary aim of the FIRST/4-H
teams, these young scientists
build much more.
organizational leader of the 4-H Country
Explorers club, which houses the G-FORCE
team. “They want to be there—they have
the drive and the interest. And as a teacher
myself, I believe hands-on is how children
learn best.”
The 4-H and FIRST partnership is just one
“The global economy is constantly
part of the JCPenney Afterschool Fund’s
demanding a more technologically
(JCPASF) generous $1 million investment in
competent workforce, and the value of
the 4-H Youth Development Program. The
practical application experiences like
Fund’s support included sponsorships of
those 4-H and FIRST provide is immea-
4-H JCPASF FIRST Robotics Teams, develop-
surable,” said Paul R. Gudonis, FIRST
ment of year-round 4-H Robotics curricu-
President.
lum, and grants for 4-H Afterschool pro-
While building a better robot is the
grams. In addition, 80 county 4-H programs
primary aim of the FIRST/4-H teams,
benefit from the JCPenney Round Up in-
these young scientists build much more.
store promotion program—a result of direct
The G-FORCE team of Garrett County,
efforts of hundreds of JCPenney associates
Maryland, developed skills ranging
in stores nationwide.
from programming to woodworking to
business. One youth who liked to work
on cars discovered a potential future in
mechanical engineering; another who
used to spend long afternoons playing
video games became the team’s go-to
source for design.
What’s more, the 4-H component
enriches each team’s conviction to give
back. G-FORCE teammates performed
more than 600 hours of volunteer ser11
Immediate Value from
Leading-Edge Technology
I
ncreasing efficiency, saving precious
resources, and improving programs are
constant goals for the 4-H community.
Now there’s a tool that will help do all that
and more.
It’s the ACCESS 4-H Online Enrollment
System. A fully integrated information
ACCESS 4-H Enrollment allows
4-H leaders to do more of what
they do best — engage youth
effectively in the 4-H experience.
management system, ACCESS 4-H
Enrollment provides value on many
levels. With safe and secure real-time data
collection, tracking the millions of 4-H youth
across the country is easier and less costly.
What’s more, with an accurate picture of
who is engaging with 4-H—when, where,
and how—leaders have access to valuable
information that will help them tailor
programs and services to those who need
them most.
Ultimately, this state-of-the-art, webbased enrollment system will allow 4-H
leaders to do more of what they do best:
work face-to-face with youth and engage
them in the 4-H experience.
During the fall, a pilot launch in Oregon
drew great reviews: “The ACCESS 4-H
Enrollment system has drastically improved
the consistency of our data. It’s been easy
to learn, and the staff has been great to
work with,” says Sara Miller, 4-H Program
Coordinator at Oregon State University.
ACCESS 4-H Enrollment is a key
component of a comprehensive 4-H digital
strategy, which is strengthening 4-H
programs now—and for the future.
Clackamas County, Oregon, staff
learn the benefits of the Enrollment
System firsthand from National 4-H
Council Associates.
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Winning Fans for 4-H
on Facebook
T
o create an active online forum
for 4-H fans around the nation, in
March 2009 National 4-H Council
created an official 4-H page on Facebook.
In the span of just a few weeks, the page
created great excitement, attracting more
than 30,000 Facebook fans—more than all
other youth development organizations
combined. That immediate energetic
response to the 4-H page is an example of
the power and passion of the 4-H network—
and made the page one of the top official
non-profit pages on all of Facebook.
This social media effort also put Council
in touch with many current and former
4-H’ers, including Andrew Bosworth, a
California 4-H alumnus and Facebook
employee who invented Facebook’s “News
Feed” feature in 2006. Working with
A 4-H alumnus and Facebook
employee helps to boost 4-H’s
presence online.
Council’s digital team, Bosworth helped
sharpen up some features of the page with
his expert advice—all to keep 4-H on the
cutting edge.
Discussions, idea exchanges, advice
sharing, contests, and posting of 4-H
memories in photos or videos are just
some of what happens on the 4-H Facebook
page. In the coming months, Council will
continue to work with our growing fan base
to explore new ways to engage more youth,
alumni, and friends—and to offer new
opportunities to tell their own 4-H stories.
National 4-H Council Associate with former 4-H’er and
current Facebook tech wizard, Andrew Bosworth at its
headquarters in Palo Alto, California.
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Cutting-Edge Training Keeps Volunteer Leadership Strong
4-H
volunteers help to
make a difference
for millions of young
people. But volunteering isn’t easy. For just
about anyone—a scientist, a homemaker, a
retired businessperson, or a teacher accustomed to working with youth—becoming a
successful volunteer requires training and
encouragement. Even experienced volunteers want to learn new techniques that
Becoming a successful
volunteer requires
training and support—
and even experienced
volunteers want to learn
new techniques.
improve programs and ensure a rewarding,
productive experience for all.
That’s where Monsanto’s support comes
in. As the premier corporate funder for the
National 4-H Volunteer Initiative, Monsanto
believes in the critical role of the volunteer
in positive youth development—and backs
it up by sponsoring national programs
for volunteer recruitment, training, and
recognition.
This comprehensive initiative includes
state forums and regional conferences
where volunteers can share new tools and
techniques face-to-face, plus gain valuable
commitment to youth and to getting kids to
information and training online. A recruit-
continue in agricultural science as they get
ment toolkit packed with downloadable
into college,” Gehl says. “I feel lucky to be
media helps professional staff customize
working for a company that gives back
their volunteer appeals more easily. A web-
this way.
based resource library offers information
ranging from project ideas to officer installation ceremonies. Volunteers can even use
Facebook to network, compare notes, and
share best practices.
One volunteer who has already seen a
additional training that has been put into
difference is Glenda Gehl. Once a 4-H’er
place really helps us meet the challenges
herself, Gehl works as a Territorial Sales
we face today.”
Manager for Monsanto and has been a 4-H
Of course, volunteers also deserve
club leader for two years. “At 4-H, we’re
recognition—so Monsanto helped launch
getting a lot more streamlined in what we
the annual Salute to Excellence Awards for
teach and how we teach it,” Gehl says. “The
4-H volunteers. “Monsanto has a strong
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4-H Supply Service Delivers
M
ake it Happen” and “Born
Leader” aren’t just great
T-shirt slogans. For the
National 4-H Supply Service, they’re a way
of life. Since 1924, 4-H Supply has provided
high-quality branded products to meet the
needs of 4-H offices, clubs, and families
alike. Today, 4-H Supply takes its customerfriendly approach to new levels, with convenient online shopping and expert advice.
4-H’ers around the country
show their pride every day by
purchasing merchandise with the
mblem.
4-H Name and Emblem.
Dedicated and experienced associates
work closely with 4-H professionals in every
state to provide recommendations on club
materials, camp supplies, and 4-H approved
teaching curriculum. “I’ve found the
curriculum resources very helpful with our
4-H military program and 4-H Afterschool
programs,” says Betty Wingerter, County
4-H Educator and past president of the
National Association of Extension 4-H
Agents (NAE4-HA). “And I appreciate the
affordability of the many items we use for
member and donor recognition programs,”
she adds.
4-H’ers show their pride every day
by purchasing items with the 4-H Name
and Emblem. 4-H Supply shows the same
devotion, providing the best products and
the highest level of customer service to
keep these dedicated customers coming
back, year after year.
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Youth Move their Community in a Healthy Direction
hen individuals move in
harmony, the results can be
powerful. That’s the idea behind
one of the 4-H Families Count: Family
Strengthening Award winners this year.
The 4-H Bloco Drum and Dance, an
engaging after-school program, promotes
healthy living through nutrition choices
and movement, while uniting more than 80
families with the help of the University of
California Cooperative Extension, Sonoma
County. Yet the program’s most striking
contribution has been to give Latino youth
a voice. Young people tap into the program,
their grades improve, productive activity
increases, and parents get involved. Where
residents once felt marginalized, they are
now community leaders.
The Family Strengthening Awards are
provided through a strategic five-year
When young people get involved
in the program, grades improve,
productive activity increases, and
parents get involved.
support that families need to thrive. Other
2009 award winners include:
■ Project MONEY (Multi-county
gram in rural and low-income West Virginia,
versity of Georgia Cooperative Extension,
has boosted children’s reading scores and
Southwest District, successfully breaks the
delivered much-needed nutrition to 3,000
cycle of generational poverty by teaching
students in 80 communities.
■ Youth Market: Rural Entrepreneurship Experience, University of Maryland
partnership with the Annie E. Casey
Cooperative Extension, Garrett County,
Foundation. Through this partnership,
teaches entrepreneurship and promotes
National 4-H Council recognizes five
independence for youth in rural western
outstanding local programs annually,
Maryland.
■ 4-H Kids Club, Michigan State Uni-
visibility. Programs are selected for their
versity Cooperative Extension, Leelanau
ability to improve outcomes for rural,
County, has sustained four community-
disadvantaged families by fostering the
based after-school programs since 1993 in
social network; economic opportunities and
rural northwest Michigan through school
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■ Energy Express, West Virginia University, a summer reading and nutrition pro-
Outreach Network Educating Youth), Uni-
financial literacy.
helping each to then raise funds and
and community engagement.
Recognizing
the Sources of
Success
N
ational 4-H Council’s work of behalf of the 4-H Youth Development movement would not
be possible without the generosity of our individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
Thank you.
Second Century of
Excellence Club
July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009
Emerald Clover
Donor List
$1,000,000 and Up
JCPenney Afterschool Fund
(FY 2009, FY 2008) †
Monsanto
New York Life Foundation
(FY 2009, FY 2008) †
The Noyce Foundation
Philip Morris USA,
an Altria Company
Philip Morris USA Youth
Smoking Prevention
(FY 2008, FY 2007,
FY 2006) †
Toyota (FY 2008) †
Wal-Mart Foundation
Platinum Clover
$250,000 – $999,999
3M Foundation (FY 2008) †
ATV Safety Institute (FY 2009,
FY 2008) †
The Coca-Cola Foundation
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance
Company (FY 2007) †
MetLife Foundation (FY 2007) †
Monsanto (FY 2007) †
The Noyce Foundation
(FY 2008) †
Southern States Cooperative,
Inc.
Toyota USA Foundation
Gold Clover
$100,000 – $249,999
Listings with a † are gifts
committed in a prior reporting
period that continue to support
Council’s work.
*Deceased
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The Annie E. Casey Foundation
(FY 2009, FY 2008) †
BAE Systems
Cumberland Farms (FY 2009,
FY 2008) †
DuPont Company
The Farm Credit System
Foundation, Inc. (FY 2009,
FY 2008) †
John Deere (FY 2008) †
Kraft Foods (FY 2009, FY 2008) †
Motorola Foundation
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Syngenta Corporation
Silver Clover
$50,000 – $99,999
CHS Foundation
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Motorola Foundation (FY 2008) †
Pioneer Hi-Bred International,
Inc. (FY 2004) †
Bronze Clover
$25,000 – $49,999
ACH Food Companies, Inc./
Fleischmann’s Yeast
ATK Federal Cartridge Company
Edward R. Tinker Charitable
Trust
Lee Jeans
National Shooting Sports
Foundation
VF Corporation
Green Clover
Miller Felpax
National Rifle Association
National Rural Electric
Cooperative Association
Network for Good
New York City Transit Authority
Niobrara County 4-H Council
NC Cooperative Extension
Service
The Parks Companies
Pfizer
Reinsel Kuntz Lesher, LLP
SBC
City of Seattle
Service Management Group
Sunoco, Inc.
T. Rowe Price Associates
Foundation, Inc.
TisBest Philanthropy
TM Design, Inc.
Visa International
Whitetails Unlimited, Inc.
Willard E. Bartel Foundation
Up to $24,999
4-H Alumni Association
4-H Clubs of Adams County, Inc.
ABM Janitorial, Inc
American Farm Bureau
Foundation for Agriculture
Bank of America Foundation, Inc.
Bank of America United Way
Campaign
Calloway County 4-H Club
Council
Cheyenne River 4-H Club
Civilian Marksmanship Program
Coca-Cola USA
The Columbia Foundation
Constellation Energy Group
Employee Fund
University of Delaware
Denim North America, LLC
The Dickson Foundation, Inc.
Dickstein Shapiro, LLP
Dominion Foundation
GROWMARK, Inc. (FY 2008) †
Henderson Communications, LLC
Illinois Tool Works Foundation
International Business Machines
Corporation
Joe Corbi’s Wholesale Pizza
Keller Benefit Services, Inc.
Larsen Productions, Inc.,
Joe & Barb Larsen
LT Apparel Group
Maatiam
Mary Jean and Oliver Travers
Foundation, Inc.
President’s Club
Individual Donors
Special appreciation for those
individuals who have contributed $25,000 or more during their
lifetimes in support of National
4-H Council and its programs.
Roger C. Beach
Gary L. Davis
Don and Carolyn Floyd
Robert B. and Barbara Gill
Susan W. and Dana L. Halbert
Mr.* and Mrs. Robert J.
Hampson
Ken and Lucy Hicks
Ralph W. and Anne B. Ketner
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Lowrie
Mason and Beverly Miller
Elaine R. Pitts
Marian and Harold A. Poling Fund
Richard J. and Elizabeth L. Sauer
Sharon Schainker
Grant and Alma Shrum
Gene and Sharon Swackhamer
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrason Thomas
James P. Tobin and
Virginia E. Heagney
Omer G. and Annabelle K. Voss
Second Century of
Excellence Club
Individual Donors
July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009
Emerald Clover
$10,000 and Up
Jim Borel
Carl M. Casale
Ken and Lucy Hicks
Anita H. Hodson Family
Dalton R. and Ruby H. Proctor
Gold Clover
$1,000 - $9,999
Stephen D. Barr
Lily H. Bentas
Scott and Jill Bramble
Kenneth and Nancy Cheng
Natalie Cheng
Douglas R. Coffey
Larry and Lynn Devan
Joseph and Leslie Dzialo
Andy and Deb Ferrin
Don and Carolyn Floyd
Clark and Marilynn Gafke
E. Gordon Gee
Daniel Glickman
Julie A. Gomena
Mr.* and Mrs. Robert J. Hampson
Lynn Henderson
Clarence Kelley
Paul and Susie Koehler
Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Lowrey
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A.
Martindale
Mason and Beverly Miller
Robert W. Owens
Dwight and Twila Palmer
Elaine R. Pitts
Peggy Quigg,
In Honor of Jo Turner
Craven Rand
Richard J. and Elizabeth L. Sauer
Sharon Schainker
Grant and Alma Shrum
Jennifer L. Sirangelo
Harold and Barbara Stone
James P. Tobin and Virginia E.
Heagney
James G. and Loretta M. Walls
Eleanor L. Wilson
Silver Clover
$500 – $999
E. Kent Baker
Samuel B. Baker
David W. Buck Family
Foundation, Inc.
Dr. Clyde E. Chesney
Carol A. (John) Davidson
Mrs. Shirley Dornfest
Susanne G. Fisher
Dorothy McCargo Freeman
Gail and Ed Gershon
Steve Gunderson and
Jonathan Stevens
Lita Haarer
Alene D. Haines
Harold and Judy Harper
Barton A. Hewitt
Norm and Florence Johnson
Larry L. Krug
Mark and Julia McCann
Jennifer Z. McIver
Roger Olson
H.B. and Katherine D. Pasley
Frank and Ruth Proctor
Robert Ranson
Roger A. Rennekamp
Orion Samuelson
Robert J. Saum
Daniel L. Schadler
Janice A. Seitz
Shellie E. Solomon
Anthony A. Tansimore
Melissa Van Liew
Omer G. and Annabelle K. Voss
Mary Williams
Mary Lee Wood
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon H.C. Wright
Bronze Clover
Up to $499
Arlene Seidel Abrams
Mr. and Mrs. David Adams
Philip B. Alexander
Darlene Allen
Owen D. and Diane E. Ambur
Sharon Anast
Beverly J. Andersen
Oliver C. Anderson
Dr. Sharon Anderson
Anonymous
Virginia Tomasulo Anthes
Dan and Susan Arnholt
Kirk Astroth and Tana Kappel
Kenneth J. Auberger
Kilamba Augusto
Barbara Austin
John F. and Beatrice H. Bagby
William Bailes
Louise Hammond Bailey
Darlene Baldwin
Myron Baldwin, Jr.
Dean and Arlene D. Bandes
Mr. and Mrs. Perry S. Banks
Linda Barber
Steven R. and Georgia L. Barbour
Jim and Carolyn Barthel
Marg Bartosek & John Krochta
Richard J. Beaven, In Memory of
The Trowbridge Family
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Beckwith
Sarah W. Becton
Marlene K. Beggs
Max Benne
Linda Kay Benning
Mark and Nadine Berkowsky
Bruce H. Beveridge
Cecelia A. Beverly
Jill L. Bidwell
Helen Biever
David G. Birse
Ray Black
Ken and Mary Bolen
Robert R. Boone
Eric Boucher
Gary and Mary Beth Bowman
Milton and Margaret Boyce
Mr. and Mrs. Morton M. Boyd
Mildred O. Bradner
Drs.William J. and Bonnie Braun
Nora and Barry Breindel
Elizabeth M. Brennan
Herbert D. and Mary Lou Brewer
Madison and Judy Brister,
In Honor of Mildred Curtis
Julie Brooks
Amy E. Brown
Louise S. Brown
Lynn and Marjorie Brown
Nettie Ruth Brown
Janice and Paul Brown
Daryl and Joyce Buchholz
Bee Buckel
Roger P. Buffington
Dorothy and Edward Buss
Marcius and Elna Butterfield
Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Butts
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cain
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Campbell
Dianna Campbell
Charles R. Carmichael
Brian K. Carovillano
Kelly Carpenter
Patsy Carr
Bob G. Carter,
In Memory of Melvin Pearce
Jeanette Carter
Mrs. M.J. Carter
Elaine and John Cassel
Richard and Peggy Castle
William and Cynthia Catto
Lynn Cawley
Barbara Chamberlin
Debra Fink Chapman
Dick Chelton
Robert and Carol Christensen
Chris Ciancio
Dr. Carolyn Clague and Mr.
Dennis Hopfinger
Barbara K. Clark
James W. and Sheri L. Clark
Anner Clemons
Kenneth K. and Caroline L.
Clinard
Mike Coates
Natalie and Perry Cobb
Charlotte and Ronnie Coffman
Brad Cogdill
Faye F. Cohen
Tamira A. Cole
Carolyn Zehner Condorodis
Brevoort C. Conover
Anne Looney Cook, Ph.D.
Tom and Rhonda Coon
Robert K. and Linda A. Cooper
R. B. Crawford
Thomas F. Crawford
Merrilyn N. Cummings
Clarence and Jane Cunningham
Terry Dailey
Mr. Duane C. Davidson
Elizabeth C. Davies
John E. Davis
Tania Butler Davis
Capt. Victor Delano
Dr. and Mrs. Leon G. Devlin
John Di Biaggio
Margaret S. Dixon
Iva L. Kiser Dowler
Stanley Dreyer
Ronald C. and Phyllis Drum
Mari Duchaj
James W. Duclos,
In Honor of Laurie Broccolo
Geraine Eisentraut
Marion and Richard Eller
Ellen P. Elliott
Edward and Renee Ellis,
Mapleleaf Farms, Inc.
Jeremy P. Embalabala
Norman and Cynthia Engelbrecht
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Espeseth
James C. Essig
Emma Rae Eyre
Ronald F. Fairbrother
Jessica Falkenthal
Dr. and Mrs. Chester P. Fehlis
Frank A. Fender
Matt Fennel
Betty Fewell
Mrs. Margaret C. Finch
Allison Fischer
Paula J. Florkey
Kyle and Angela Fogt
Sandra S. Foley-Smith
Fredric R. Fortney
Betty Jo Foster
Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Fowler
Gary Fox
Linda Kirk Fox
Ms. Toni Frank
Jolenne Wendel Fullagar
Mr. Norman Fuller
Lydia and Wessen Furomoto
Walter L. Ganshaw
Mr. Jason Gant
Kelli J. Gaputis
Jerry Geckle
Jack and Anne Gherty
Quentin and Bonnie Glass
Hank and Janet Godby
Philip and Diana Goebel
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Goyen
Gardiner and Violet* Graham
Ms. Lise Graham
Chester Greene
Angela L. Griffin
Anonymous
James and Margaret Grillo
Judy Balsam Griswold
Margaret D. Gross
Ms. Helen K. Groves
Patricia R. Dawson Gruber
Larry Guilbeau
Ken and Mary Gumaer
Sherrie Guyott
Norma and Stanley Haas
George F. Haenlein
John and Barb Hagie
Amanda Hale
Curtis and Elaine Hall
Marshay N. Hall
Don and Lorraine Hand
Susan and David Hardesty
Mary E. Harris
Mrs. John Hassert
Robert A. Hayes
Richard and Geraldine Heavner
Stephanie Helmer
Alvin and Phyllis Hepner
Donna Powell Hershberger
Gina Hesley
Gordon V. Hibbard
John and Bernice Hibbard
Joan Hickman
Analine S. Hicks
Dr. David C. Hill
Oliver C. and Joyce M. Hill
John W. Hoglund
Vanessa L. Holden
Daniel M. Holdridge
Mr. Charles Meirs Holmes
Eugene Hook
Leonard H. Hopkins, Jr.
Jean Hoshiko
Roy and Patricia Hougen
Mike and Lyla Houglum
Karla Chappelle Howard
Joe and Lynn Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Hunnicutt
Jennifer M. Hunt
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Hutchcroft
Maya D. Hyman
Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Ilnicki
Ralph and Janet Izard
Ricardo Jiminez
April Johnson
Betsy and Jerry Johnson
Mrs. Jeanne H. Johnson
Larry Johnson
Bertha M. Jones
Jean Howington Jordan
Paul and Gloria Kaste
Susan and Sean Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Kerr, Jr.
Joan Kimber
Flora E. Kitzman
Glenn A. Klein
Diane Klinger
Eleanor Klockenbusch
Steven K. Knapp
Stanley and Nina Knowles
Richard and Lynne Koehler
Frances Krause
Charles W. and Beverly J. Kruse
Whitney K. Kupferer
Sally Lackett
Diane LaCumsky
Mr. Thomas Lakritz
Gordon and Peggy Lamb
Willie and Arlene Lantz
Judith Lapp
Reverend Paul and Jo Anne
Leatherman
Victoria LeBlanc
Roxie Lee
Teresa LeGrand
Rolla and Esther Lehman
Joan E. Lein
Pat and Jerry Leslie
Alison Lewis and Family
Nancy J. Lewis
Robert G. Light
Sandra Link Lignell
Charlene Lind
Mr. and Mrs. William A.
Linnenbringer
Wendell E. Livengood
Eddie L. Locklear
19
Donor List
Listings with a † are gifts
committed in a prior reporting
period that continue to support
Council’s work.
*Deceased
20
William J. London
Maxey and Julia Love
Flower and Glenn MacMillen
Don MacNeil
Francis S. Mansue
Zelma H. Margelos
Dr. Pamela A. Marino
Jerry L. Mark
Ellen Markowitz
Ann and Ron Marlow
Dorothy H. Martin
Michael J. Martin
Sue Noyes Martin
Debra L. Maynard
V. Joseph and June C. McAuliffe
Gena M. McClain
Mary Ann McCoy
Terryann G. McCoy
Neal and Linda McIntyre
Carla McKennett,
In Memory of David Rice
Elaine McKnight
Samuel McLaughlin
Allyson McMahan
Bill and Marilyn McVay
Win and Betty Merriam
Edward H. and Jessie B. Merritt
Mettler Farms Inc.,
Dennis L. Mettler
Ronald M. Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Millender
Melinda D. Miller
Dr. Robert H. and Mrs. Vivian E.
Miller
Graydon and Theresa Mills
Ruth Milton
Sally Miske
Kelli J. Gaputis
John R. and Sharon E. Moody
Mary Ann Moon
Barbara Moore
Dorcas Moore
Chuck and Mary Morris
Henrietta R. Morton
Walter and Donna Morton
Dr. and Mrs. Howard Moses
Delora L. Mount
Rodney Mullins
Harold Mumford
Agnes Mutooni
Ju Namkung
L. W. Nawrocki
Paul and Ella Margaret Nay
James S. Neal
Joyce K. and Ralph E. Neill
Susan C. Nelson
Nancy Newman
Esther M. Nichols
Drs. Linda and Wayne Nierman
Mrs. Richard H. Norair
Marilyn E. Nordby
Marilyn and Steve Norman
Shingi Nyamwanza
Patrick and Melinda O’Neil
J. E. Oesterreicher,
In Honor of Gary L. Davis
Keith and Doris Olsen
Gerald W. Olson
Tom and Marie Olson
Conrad and Anne Ormsbee
Jon F. Ort, NC Cooperative
Extension Service
Bev Osterberg
Laura A. Ott
Ashley Palmer
Fan G. Panton
Jerrilyn D. Pease
Joseph D. and Patricia Dunn
Peck
Hannah Peil
Lew and Donna Pence
Matt and Kelly Peters
Jim Phelps
Jean R. Pierce
LaTarsha Pierre
Dennis Plummer
Sam Plumpter
Deloris Pourchot
Bob and Vickie Powell
Rudolph and Hattie Powell
Frances E. Price
Theodore R. Raatikka
Anonymous
Paul E. Reichart
Tracy Remy
Margie Sellers Rice
Sam Rice, In Memory of
David Russell Rice
Samantha J. Rich
Allen and Donna Ricks
Michael and Marcella Riisager
Kent and Caroline Ringo
Steve and Pat Robertson
Curtis Rogers
Anarosa G. Rohan
Thomas E. Roney
Barry Rosen
Stacy Rosenstein
Dr. Joan Dean Rowe and
Mr. Charles W. Rowe
Chuck, Jo, and Sandy Ruby,
In Memory of John Kagel
Leonard and Cherrie Ruesch
Carolyn M. Rundell
Jim Rutledge
Bo and Becky Ryles
Mike Sabin Family
Marion W. Sandell
Sunil Sanghvi
Dawn Brown Scagnelli
John and Charlotte Schell
Allaire V. Schlicher-Beutner
E. Fred Schlutt
Judy Schmid
Dwight and Barbara Schmidt
Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Schmidt
John and Geraldine Schultz
Louis E. Schultz, Jr.
Keith C. Schwalenberg
Cherry S. Schwartz
Drs. Craig and Laurie Scott
Colleen and Dale Scoville
Boniene Scroggs
Sheri L. Seibold
Holly S. Seiferth,
In Honor of Heidi Crone
George and Rose Shahabian
Michael Shea
Dan and Jody Sherman
Ms. Corinne Shor
Heather T. Shoup
Cecil Simmons, M.D.
Marjorie Mayer Slaughter
Arch D. Smith
Mrs. Joan B. Smith
Patricia A. Smith
Col. Covert A. Soulé, Jr.
Darlene E. Spearman
Denyse Spence
Robert and Betsy Stabler
Ann and Chuck Stadler
Shirley A. Stakey
Janice Hardy Stanley
Douglas L. Steele, In Honor of Dr.
Elbert Dickey
Wanda Brewer Stephens
John C. and Nancy C. Sterling
Larry E. Stewart
Barbara Strickland
Dana Stuart
Gene and Sharon Swackhamer,
In Memory of Dick Curran
and Bob Minick
Wilma Swackhamer
Susan H. Sweetman
Gregg Tabachow
Michael and Winifred Tate
Cathy C. Taylor
Freeman Thompson
Leonard Thompson
Dr. E. Thomas and
Mrs. Beverly J. Thurber
Nelson Trickey
David C. Trimble
Doug and Shirley Triplett
Michael and Barbara Turell
Linda Jo Turner and Dale Brigham
Nellie Mabel Turner
Helen and Jack Tyree
Bill and Mattie Umscheid
Matt Unger
Sean T. Valentine
Ms. Frances Vannoy
Gene and Arlene Vincent
Kathleen Vos
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin H. Voyles, Jr.
Charles E. Wallace
Lowell and Verna May Watts
John and Kendra Wells
Greg Welsh and Marion K.
Iannuzzi
Nancy and Steen Westerberg
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Wetzel
Mrs. Donald R. Whaples
Glen and Darla Whipple
Ruth B. Whipple
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Widmaier
Cindy Willard
Robert and Diana Williams
Doreen Williams
Mr. Rance Willis
Nancy Wills
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Wilson
Sharon Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilson
Francis and Pam Wolak
Eric A. Wolfe
Dr. and Mrs. Allen Wolff
Joseph Wolinsky
Anne S. Woodhams
Allen Woodward, Jr.
Dale and Nora Wright
Aggie Wright
Kentaro Yamada
Bill and Elaine Young
Helen M. Young
Molly V. Young
Ted Yungclas
Lila and Ramesh Zaveri
Leon and Eileen Zebroski
Harry and Amy Zielke
Virginia I. Zirkle
Greg Zoller
Extension Directors/
Administators
Dr. Daryl Buchholz
Kansas State University
Dr. Clyde E. Chesney
Tennessee State University
Dr. Tom Coon
Michigan State University
Dr. Linda Kirk Fox
Washington State University
Dr. Mark McCann
Virginia Tech
Dr. Jon F. Ort
North Carolina State
University
Dr. E. Fred Schlutt
University of Alaska
Dr. Janice A. Seitz
University of Delaware
Dr. Douglas L. Steele
Montana State University Extension Service
Dr. Glen Whipple
University of Wyoming
Cooperative Extension
Service
Dr. Francis Wolak
Clemson University
Cooperative Extension
State Leaders
Dr. Kirk Astroth
University of Arizona
Mr. Brad Cogdill
North Dakota State University
Dr. Dorothy McCargo Freeman
University of Minnesota
Ms. Sherrie Guyott
University of Massachusetts
Dr. Chuck Morris
Iowa State University
Extension
Dr. Marilyn Norman
University of Florida
Mr. Roger A. Rennekamp
Oregon State University
Dr. Bo Ryles
University of Georgia
Mrs. Kendra Wells
Maryland 4-H Foundation
National
Association
of Extension
4-H Agents
Designated
Fund
Janet Allis
Pat BoyEs
Donna Bradley
Leesa Wood Calvi
Kay and Vince Chelena
Charlotte and Ronnie Coffman
Doug and Karen Crouse
Timothy S. Davis
Jackie Davis-Manigaulte
Ronald C. and Phyllis Drum
Roxanne Dueppengiesser
Mary Fairley
Denise Frebertshauser
Dorothy McCargo Freeman
Karen H. Gagne
Gregory J. Hickey
Phyllis M. Kriesel
Sarah Maass
Lena D. Mallory
Jody L. Maneely
Laura A. Marek
Angela S. Northern
PAE-4HA
Jo Ann C. Richards
Kathleen Riggs
Nancy M. Rucker
Marylin L. Russell
Barbara J. Scharf
Mary Ann Scharmberg
Barbara K. Schirmer
Brandi Shiflet
Sheila U. Smith
Amanda G. Speer
Carrie Stark
Megan Tifft
Pamela Van Horn
Steve Wagoner
Angela B. Waligora
Nicole Walker
John and Kendra Wells
Mary Williams
Allen Woodward, Jr.
Workplace
Donations
We extend our gratitude to the
donors listed below who have
given to National 4-H Council
through the Combined Federal
Campaign, United Way Charitable Campaign, and other state
and private workplace giving
programs.
Rachel Akers
Sarah K. Albrycht
Jimmy J. Alexander
Mark Allen
Travis H. Altena
David E. Anderson
Mark Anderson
Lori L. Anstey
Timothy J. Arnold
William B. Ash
Vicki L. Ashley
Neil A. Azevedo
Alexis B. Babcock
Amy L. Bailey
Debra M. Banks
Shannon G. Barnett-Taylor
Tom Beach
Mark E. Beerbower
Justine S. Bell
Neil Belt
Robert R. Bemrose
Joseph S. Bentley
Brant B. Bigger
Molly Biggs
Jacob A. Bjock
Carla C. Blair
Diana J. Blalock
Lorna Blomenkamp
Sarah Blood-Szentmiklosy
Jenna Bodmer
Kathryn S. Boehle
Pam Bolesta
Thorin E. Borreson
Rosario Botelho
Vanessa Bowman
Charles D. Bradley
Jennifer K. Bradley
Donald S. Branum
Mary C. Brewer
Jason Bridnell
Anne B. Brooks
Daniel E. Brooks
Timothy L. Brosseau
Amy E. Brown
Ellen J. Brown
James R. Brown
James Bryant
Tawanay M. Bryant
William Burgess
Cynthia Burkee
Bradley Burns
James P. Burton
Nathaniel A. Bush
Luke S. Bushatz
David Calderon
Michael D. Campbell
Elaine K. Cannon
Amanda Carnahan
Gregory S. Carr
Trisha Carr-Mury
Jeana M. Carter
Brett A. Caskey
Bryon Casper
Donn Castonguay
Robert L. Cherry
Kenneth Chin
Jessica Chittenden
James E. Christiansen
Debra R. Clarke
Tara L. Coleman
Kimberly Colson
Nancy C. Comstock
Gerald A. Conway
Jared W. Coombs
Denise H. Corley
Amanda M. Correa
Lewis D. Cory
Sherie Craig
Timothy T. Czubek
Tony Dahlman
Jacob Dann
Nancy J. Darabpour
Virginia R. Dauz
Corey Davison
Jeffrey DeBuhr
Patrick J. Demoe
Aaron M. Dickson
Donald C. Dittus
Carissa A. Dole
William Dorsey
Amanda E. Doyle
Lucille D. Duls
Elaine M. Dunn
Leo A. Dunton
Betty A. Eden
Jamal L. El-Hindi
Mary M. Elder
Flint Elsik
Janice A. Elvidge
David J. Ercolino
Debra Ernye
Johsua J. Estebo
Michael C. Exell
Stephanie J. Farley
Beth Farmer
Eric Ferguson
Mark I. Fidler
Mary L. Fischer
Matthew D. Fleason
Susan Flora
Peggy S. Ford
Gregory Fredlund
Marlene J. Gallahan
Judith Gallant
Adell Gaten-Powell
Amy M. George
Adam J. Gilland
Michael D. Girone
Ann Marie Gohl
Kevin Golinghorst
Daniel Gordon
Peter Grosjacques
John C. Haage
Russell T. Hale
Barbara A. Haley
Tyler A. Hall
Madelon C. Halual
Janice M. Hamby
Kari Hammond
Sandra Hanley
Andrew G. Hansen
Katie J. Hanson
Ellis F. Harding
Sothira Hav
Natalie Heimel
Dominic G. Hennis
Cliff Herzog
Connie Hessler
Adam Hester
Keith Hewgley
Carol Hickey
Linda M. Hiltabrand
Alma C. Hobbs
Charles Hollis
Melissa J. Holmes
Dustin Honeysuckle
Walter T. Horikawa
Ann L. Hoyniak-Becker
Justin L. Hubbard
Jason Hussey
Bernard J. Hyland
Brian Ibsen
Mark A. Ivey
Harry W. Jackson
Jamal A. Jackson
Diana J. James
Amanda Jaramillo
Loretta Jendresak-Jones
Down Johnson
Eric F. Johnson
Rachel E. Johnson
Donovan Jones
Shawn M. Kelsch
Sara J. Kerkhoff
Jason Ketelsen
Tasha Key
Keely Z. Kilburg
Glen Kinder, IV
Alan R. Kinman
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Donor List
Listings with a † are gifts
committed in a prior reporting
period that continue to support
Council’s work.
*Deceased
22
Edward W. Knipe
Kevin R. Kodama
Laci A. Kraft
David Krzyzanowski
Jessica D. Lane
Rodley S. Langston
Verle E. Lanier
Deborah A. Layton
Kendall R. Lecompete
Nancy Leong
Becky Letko
Edward Lewandowski
April G. Lewis
Jackie L. Liles
Michael Linger
Mark A. Little
Don S. Littleton
Pamela Locke
Saskatchejuan Lodge
Natasha A. Lopez
Deanna M. Lord
Samantha M. Lorensen
Brent M. Lotgren
Edward Loudin
Keith Lujan
Christian Lund
Ann Machoney
Jeffrey D. Malcolm
Julie W. Manico
Donna M. Manner
Hunter M. Marshall
Mark Marshall
Jered R. Martin
James R. Mason, Jr.
Matthew Mathias
Jack H. McCall, Jr.
Mark and Julia McCann
Rose McDonald
Christine McGee
Margaret M. McKee
Kendall B. McMillen
Thomas McPeak
Marcia B. Meador
Eloy Mendez
Denise Mennella
Ann B. Mersinger
Cody Miller
Cott W. Miller
Shamorra V. Miller
Christopher Molloy
Pamela G. Mongan-Taylor
Adam Moore
James Morris
Airon Ann Mothershed
Rebecca Mourey
Leonard A. Muehr
Paula Myers
John T. Mytty
Karen N. Neilsen
Thomas E. Nequette
Kim M. Neuhauser
Katelyn Nierman
John Nightlinger
Linda Nipper
Keith A. Nordquest
Beth Norman
Kathleen A. O’Donnell-Brown
Nathan J. Oftedahl
Nelson E. Ogert
Kevin Oleen
Riki Olivier
Susan I. Olson
Jonathan Otero
Jeremy C. Page
Lanette A. Palmquist
Anna J. Parker
David Parker
Victoria Parker
Andrew D. Peace
Dustin R. Pelon
Donnie L. Pelzel
Jennifer L. Pennycuff
Brent D. Pfeiffer
Carol A. Pfoff
Eric P. Phillips
Robert D. Pierce
Susan K. Platt
Marquita Priester
Joshua D. Quigg
Misty L. Rambo
Gregory Rawl, Jr.
Virginia B. Reynolds
Christopher J. Rice
Kathleen A. Richards
Sarah A. Richter
Billy C. Robertson
Patricia N. Robinson
Juan Rodriguez
Levin Rolland
John A. Rollins
Jon Romero
Lynn M. Roschi
Danna Rother
Brenda Rowand
Michael T. Rowen
Dustin Rushing
Danielle M. Rust
Tamara Ryley
Laura Sabine
Scott C. Sampson
Jessica Sanford
Cody C. Schenkel
Danielle N. Schmidt
Sarah J. Schmidt
Valynn L. Schmierer
Paul G. Schmitt
Robert Schmitz
Robert J. Schock
Ruth Schulz
Marcia S. Scott
Monica L. Sharp
Doreen E. Shaw
Robert C. Sheppard
Christopher Shick
Bradford B. Shilling
Mary Ann Sievers
Barbara H. Simmons
Stephen C. Simmons
Jared A. Simpson
SarahRae E. Sisson
Brian G. Smith
Cassandra Smith
Dennis Smith
Dustin H. Smith
Tate C. Smith
Marcia S. Sonon
Joseph A. Sowers
Mary Ellen Spera
Sarah J. Sperling
Kevin E. Stephenson
Brian E. Stoltenberg
Kirsten R. Strasnider
Samuel D. Sullens
Lynn Sunderman
Alyssa Sutton
Ellen A. Swain
Tabitha Swicegood
Daniel W. Tanner
David M. Tanner
Paul J. Taylor
Rachel Thomas
Diane G. Tice
David W. Titley
Benjamin C. Tomhave
Jason Traylor
Bron R. Tschumperlin
Aaron A. Tucker
Sheryl and Kelly Verwey
Dustin T. Vest
Anthony Vogt
Melissa G. Volk
Robert E. Wagner
Cindy Wagoner
Richard A. Walker
Whitney L. Walker
Brian Walrath
Sharon W. Waltman
Miranda Warner-Faust
Theresa Waters
Christopher Watkins
Michael C. Watkins
Megan Weber
Joseph Wessel
Lindsey B. Whitehead
Jeannette C. Williams
Patricia Williams
Richard A. Williams
Jimmy Wilson
Richard Winant
Albert H. Winget
Duane Winter
Grace Winters
Joshua Wolf
Skip Wolverton
Brad S. Wooddell
Cory Woods
James Y. Yap
Travis M. Yerby
Yvonne F. Yoerger
Jeffrey G. Yokum
Billie Jo E. Zipprich
In-Kind Donors
3M Foundation
ATV Safety Institute
Computer Sciences Corporation
Equals Three Communications,
Inc.
Henderson Communications, LLC
JCPenney Afterschool Fund
Reverend Paul and Jo Anne
Leatherman
National Association of Rocketry
New York Life Foundation
Osborn & Barr
TM Design, Inc.
Toyota
Named and
Special 4-H Funds
The following named and special funds have been established
at National 4-H Council. We salute the people who established
these funds and the people who
have contributed to them. You
can assure the legacy of 4-H by
creating or contributing to a
named or special fund. For more
information on any of these
funds or how you can establish
new funds, please contact Sue
Fisher at sfi[email protected] or
301- 961-2866.
Edward W. Aiton Fund
Kenneth H. Anderson Fund
George L. Brown Multicultural
Immersion Fund
Donald and Toni Daley Fund
Gary L. Davis Excellence in
Leadership Award Fund
Raymond C. Firestone 4-H
Leadership Fund
John M. Fisher Fund
Gail and Edwin M. Gershon
Scholarship Fund
Mary Nell Greenwood Fund
Agnes M. Hansen Fund
David C. Hardesty Fund
Becky and Jay Kaiserman Fund
Mary Ann Krug Fund
Lynn Luckow Learning Fund
Miener-Welman Fund
Denise Miller Fund
Norman C. Mindrum 4-H
Education Fund
NAE4-HA Designated Fund (aka
Clover Pledge)
National 4-H Conference Fund In
Memory of Elsie J. Carper
Onizuka 4-H Fund for Excellence
Dalton and Ruby Proctor
Endowment Fund for the NC
Lobby
Program Assistant Fund
Elaine R. and Paul E. Pitts Fund
President’s Innovation Fund
Salute to Excellence 4-H
Volunteer Recognition Fund
Luke M. Schruben Memorial Fund
Grant A. Shrum Fund
Roger Stewart Fund
Stiles Scholarship
Norman A. Sugarman Fund
Edward R. Tinker Fund
Gertrude Warren Memorial Fund
Stanley J. Whitman, Sr. and Helen
W. Whitman Fund
Thomas E. Wilson Fund
The National 4-H
Heritage Club
Charter Members
Dan A. Klingenberg
Mrs. J.O. (Gladys) Knapp
Anonymous
Larry L. Krug
Sandra Link Lignell
Mary Kaye Merwin
Mason and Beverly Miller
Melanie Miller
Dr. Robert H. Miller and Mrs.
Vivian E. Miller
Drs. Linda and Wayne Nierman
Kenneth and Ethel* Pickett
Elaine R. Pitts
Dalton R. and Ruby Proctor
Elizabeth N.* and William R.
Sheldon
Jennifer R. Snelson-Wells and
Robert M. Wells
John C. Sterling
Jo Ann Tilley
Eleanor L. Wilson
Mary Lee and Douglas A.* Wood
We make all efforts to ensure accuracy. If your name is not listed
appropriately, please contact
Betsy Johnson at bjohnson@4-H.
org or 301-961-2817 with any
changes you would like made to
how your name is listed.
The National 4-H Heritage Club,
established by the Board of
Trustees in 2007, is National
4-H Council’s planned giving
society recognizing individuals who have made deferred
gifts through their estate plans
or cash gifts designated to an
endowed fund. For information
on making a legacy gift to 4-H,
please contact Sue Fisher at
sfi[email protected] or 301-9612866.
John A. Allen, Jr.
Richard R. Angus
David E. and Frances K. “Sue”
Benedetti
Erna Bamford Breton
Marcius and Elna Butterfield
Anonymous
Susanne G. Fisher
Gail and Edwin M. Gershon
Gardiner and Violet* Graham
Anita Hollmer Hodson and Family
Jim (James C.) Kemp
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Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Overview
ational 4-H Council’s commitment
Council and Controlled Affiliates as of June
financial highlights were derived have been
to sound, effective financial
30, 2009, and for the year then ended. Coun-
determined to present fairly, in all material
stewardship produced favorable
cil’s Chief Executive Officer and InterimChief
respects, the financial position of National
operating results in Fiscal Year 2009 (July
Financial Officer certify the appropriateness
4-H Council and Controlled Affiliates as of
1, 2008, to June 30, 2009) and minimized
of these financials. The independent auditors
June 30, 2009, and the changes in their net
investment losses during the downturn in
noted no material weaknesses in internal
assets and their cash flows for the year then
the economy that was experienced this past
controls and no instances of non-compliance
ended in conformity with generally accept-
year. Independent Auditors BDO Seidman
with applicable federal regulations.
ed accounting principles.
N
issued an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements of National 4-H
The complete consolidated financial
statements from which the accompanying
Summary Statement of Financial Position
Summary Statement of Activities
2009
2008
ASSETS
2009
2008
Contributions & Grants
$ 11,281,060
$ 15,713,123
$ 11,467,695
$ 11,504,093
REVENUES
Cash & Cash Equivalents
$ 2,687,641
$
Investments
$ 15,317,998
$ 22,145,556
National 4-H Youth Conference Center
Receivables
$ 5,248,928
$ 3,962,777
National 4-H Supply Service
$ 5,478,494
$ 5,797,048
Merchandise Inventories
$ 1,253,430
$ 1,399,584
Investment Income
$
641,256
$
625,716
Property & Equipment, Net of Depreciation $ 9,036,713
$ 9,257,004
Other
$
255,107
$
336,211
Other Assets
$
$
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 29,123,612
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 33,713,325
168,615
694,442
315,371
$ 33,976,191
$ 37,774,734
EXPENSES
Program Services
$ 23,112,084
$ 22,568,321
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses
$ 2,513,600
$ 2,732,686
Management & General
$ 3,646,170
$ 3,302,401
Deferred Revenue
$ 1,434,934
$ 1,408,650
Fundraising
$ 2,092,805
$ 1,651,489
Accrued Postretirement Benefit Liability
$ 2,172,295
$ 2,091,996
TOTAL EXPENSES
Unfunded Pension Liability
$ 4,802,019
$ 2,343,866
BEFORE INVESTMENT LOSSES
Agency Funds & Other
$
977,259
$ 1,033,977
AND PENSION COSTS
$ 28,851,059
$ 27,522,211
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$ 11,900,107
$ 9,611,175
LIABILITIES
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS
BEFORE INVESTMENT LOSSES
Unrestricted Net Assets
AND PENSION ADJUSTMENTS
$
272,553
$ 6,453,980
$ (4,427,679)
$ (2,027,551)
$ (2,195,215)
$ (2,423,280)
$(6,350,341)
$ 2,003,149
Undesignated
$ 3,579,407
$ 8,684,094
Designated
$ 5,155,198
$ 6,077,520
Investment Losses
$ 8,734,605
$ 14,761,614
Pension Related Changes Other Than
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS
Net Period Pension Costs
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
Permanently Restricted Net Assets
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$12,868,266
$210,347
$ 21,813,218
$ 13,191,598
$
210,347
$ 28,163,559
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
AFTER INVESTMENT LOSSES
AND PENSION ADJUSTMENTS
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$ 33,713,325
$ 37,774,734
For a complete set of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2009, including the consolidated statements of functional expenses and cash flows, full footnote disclosure, and
the report of the independent certified public accountants, please contact the National 4-H Council Finance Team, 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4999 or 301-961-2985.
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■ Youth Center
1%
2009 Funding Sources
$ 11.5 million
■ Supply
$ 5.5 million
■ Investment Income
$ .6 million
39%
39%
■ Contributions and Grants
$ 11.3 million
■ Other
$ .3 million million
National 4-H Council derives its operating and
program funds from four main funding sources: grants
and contributions; National 4-H Youth Conference
Center fees; National 4-H Supply Service merchandise
and curricula sales; and investment income. In FY
2009, these sources generated $28.9 million. While
revenues derived from some funding sources remained
consistent with FY 2008 amounts, Council’s investment
performance and contributions and grants fundraising
reflected the downturn in the overall economy for the
year. Although the investment performance kept pace
with many market indices, Council generated net losses
on its investment portfolio for the year.
19%
2%
$40
Five-Year Trend
TOTA L A S S E T S
$35
$37.8
TOTA L N E T A S S E T S
$33.5
In Millions
$30
$25
$28.8
$33.7
$30.0
$28.2
National 4-H Council’s financial position remains strong
despite a decrease in total assets and net assets in FY
2009. With $21.8 million in net assets, the availability of
funding for future 4-H system-wide initiatives remains
ensured.
$26.2
$22.7
$20
$21.8
$19.4
$15
$10
$5
$0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
■ Education
2009 Expense Components
$ 11.1 million
■ Youth Center
7%
$ 7.4 million
13%
38%
■ Supply Service
$ 4.6 million
■ Management and General
16%
$ 3.6 million
As Council continues to diversify its funding sources
and increases its income-generating activities, revenue
continues to be directed toward 4-H system-wide
programmatic and educational initiatives. Council’s
supporting services expenses (fundraising and
management and general) continue to be maintained at
low levels. In FY 2009 supporting services accounted for
20% of total expenses, while 80% of expenses directly
funded educational and other program initiatives.
■ Fundraising
$ 2.0 million
26%
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The 4-H Pledge
“ I pledge
my Head
to clearer thinking,
my Heart
to greater loyalty,
my Hands
to larger service, and
my Health
to better living,
for my club,
my community,
my country, and
my world.”
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Phone: 301-961-2800 Fax: 301-961-2894 www.4-H.org
National 4-H Council works to advance the 4-H Youth Development movement, building
a world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive
change. National 4-H Council partners with the Cooperative Extension System of LandGrant Universities and Colleges, 4-H National Headquarters at USDA, communities, and
other organizations to provide technical support and training, develop curricula, create
model programs, and promote positive youth development to fulfill its mission. National
4-H Council also manages National 4-H Youth Conference Center, a full-service conference
facility, and National 4-H Supply Service, the authorized agent for items bearing the 4-H
Name and Emblem. National 4-H Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. National
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